Dr. Jones is doing a repair of a myelomeningocele, the patient has been born within the last 24 hours. How long does Dr. Jones have to repair the defect to prevent an infection?

A. 36 hours C. 42 hours
B. 28 hours D. 48 hours


ANS: D

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